The third largest country boasting a sixth of the world’s population, China remains a land of mystery, charm and discovery. Its breathtaking landscapes, memorable monuments, ethnic diversity, culture, traditions and rapid economic development make it the perfect place to start a teaching career if you are looking for adventure and a chance to make a difference. You’ll benefit from enthusiastic students, a welcoming atmosphere and i-to-i will be there smoothing your path from TEFL tutee to full-fledged professional teacher abroad!
When you book our 100-Hour Combined TEFL Course, we’ll arrange your FREE teaching job placement in a reputable school or language institute. By availing of our job placement service, you won't need to worry about any job-hunting, researching, CV-sending and making sure the job is reliable—you can leave that to us!
China Testimonial: "I was extremely grateful that there was a friendly face to meet me and someone who could help me get to grips with the unfamiliar country [...] Suzhou is a fantastic city with lots to offer, with its world famous gardens and the endless alleyways of the old town to explore, I'm sure I didn’t even scratch the surface. I would have loved to have stayed for longer and definitely intend to make a return visit to finish off seeing what the place has to offer." - John Grieve
Requirements:
Native English Speaker
Completed University Degree
100-Hour Online TEFL Course
Two years' teaching experience (for Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen)
Departure Dates: September & March (6 or 12 month contracts); January & July (7.5 or 13.5 month contracts)*
Bonus: US$100 - US$1,150 bonus on successful completion of contract
Accommodation: Private bedroom in rent-free fully furnished shared accommodation.
Student age range: 4-50 years old.
Arrival: Meet and greet service at the airport / train station of your final destination and transfer to school plus two day orientation on arrival.
Chinese Lessons: Free Chinese classes in the school provided by a qualified Chinese teacher.
*It may be possible to start your placement during any month of the year, but you will need to be flexible on location outside the main recruitment times.
Employment Package for city locations:
Salary: Up to 8500RMB / €820 per month based on a 40-hour week (including 22-28 hours of teaching), increasing by approximately 10% on completion of your 3 month probation period. This is taxable locally at 20%.
Departure Dates: There are departures every month (subject to availability).
Flight reimbursement: A return ticket will be reimbursed (up to a limit and subject to guidelines) on
completion of your 12 month contract.
Accommodation: For the first two weeks you will live in a hotel paid for by your school. During
this time you will be supported in finding an estate agent to help you find a
property to rent. Up to 8000RMB can be borrowed to assist with deposits / bonds.
You will cover the cost of your rent from your salary.
Student age range: You will be teaching young professionals aged around 20-40 years old.
Arrival: You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. You will then have
a 1 week induction to the school before you start teaching in your second week.
Chinese Lessons: 1 free Chinese class per week from a qualified Chinese teacher provided in the
school.
Buy your 100-Hour Online TEFL Course for €745, and get your placement in China for free!
If you have already completed your TEFL training, or would like more information, please contact us.
Application Process: Step 1. Please call 058 40050 to submit your placement fee.
Step 2. Please e-mail the following information to tefljobteam@i-to-i.com
CV/Resume
Cover letter (please indicate your preferred start date and placement length)
University degree certificate (scanned)
Information page of your passport (scanned)
Passport photo (scanned)
2 letters of reference (from past or present employers, University supervisor or professionals)
Step 3. You will receive a welcome call from one of the paid teaching team to go through your application.
Step 4. Complete the 100-Hour Online TEFL course.
Step 5. Your application will be forwarded to our partners in country.
Step 6. Within 14 days, you will be contacted directly by our country agents to arrange a telephone interview (if required).
Step 7. On successful acceptance, you will receive visa and additional country specific information. From this point onwards you will be in direct contact with your employer or i-to-i agent overseas up to your arrival date.
If you have any further queries or would like to discuss your options further, please contact our travel advisors on 058 40050 or ireland@i-to-i.com.
